Education Support Professional - Intensive Learning Program [SY26-27]

Young World Physical Education; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Malden Public Schools’ Early Learning Center in Malden, MA seeks an Education Support Professional to support students aged 3–5 in an Intensive Learning Program. The role emphasizes ABA-informed instruction and collaboration with teachers and specialists to implement individualized supports.

Candidates will assist with behavior plans, data collection, and fulfilling toileting/diapering duties as needed, in a transdisciplinary teaching model that fosters independence and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience applying ABA principles with ASD students.
• Ability to implement discrete trials and prompting hierarchies.
• Collaborative approach with teachers and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABA-based instruction and data collection for students aged 3–5.
• Support transdisciplinary instructional approaches and collaboration.
• Assist with toileting/diapering and behavior management as needed.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Discrete trials

Prompts hierarchy

Data collection

Collaboration

Behavior management

ASD knowledge

Transdisciplinary teamwork

Toileting support

Job description

Education Support Professional - Intensive Learning Program [SY26-27]

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Job Details

Job ID: 5889652

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

The Early Learning Center Community :

The Malden Early Learning Center (ELC) has been the educational ground breaker for the children of Malden for over 20 years. The ELC has been providing children from diverse backgrounds ages 3- 5 years old with a robust educational experience. Using the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) preschool standards as a foundation for success, the staff works to develop our students’ academic, social, and emotional skills. We strive to ensure the time our students spend at the ELC is fun, engaging, and full of a variety of learning opportunities. Play is a big part of learning. Throughout the school day, children are provided times to develop their play skills and social skills. Staff actively fosters an environment where play is essential to learning. Staff employs both a supportive structured environment as well as helping students develop their independence through play. The ELC has an indoor play space, gym, and a playground. During the coming school year, the outdoor playground will be redone to support the needs of all of our students.

Description

Trained in understanding and utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Experience in administering discrete trials, providing a hierarchy of prompting, taking advantage of incidental teaching opportunities, dispensing reinforcement of target behaviors, and keeping performance data. Must be adept at working in a collaborative model with teachers and specialists in order to provide a transdisciplinary instructional approach. Knowledge of augmentative/alternative communication methods, sensory diets, reinforcement schedules, and behavior management techniques. Toileting/diapering and heavy lifting may be required.

Reports to : Building Principal; Program Manager

Salary : Commensurate with Malden Public Schools’ Unit C salary schedule.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alex Rock , Principal
• Early Learning Center
• Email: [e-mail]